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ELO’s Hyde Park Farewell Show Canceled as Jeff Lynne Battles Infection

Grounded by a systemic infection, Lynne’s condition prompted organizers to cancel the BST Hyde Park festival with tickets to be refunded.

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Jeff Lynne performs at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala on June 15, 2023, in New York.
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Overview

  • Jeff Lynne’s scheduled July 13 BST Hyde Park performance has been permanently canceled and will not be rescheduled due to a systemic infection.
  • Organizers called off the entire BST Hyde Park event, including supporting acts, and confirmed that all ticketholders will receive refunds.
  • ELO’s July 10 Manchester concert, where Lynne struggled through the set, now stands as the group’s de facto final live appearance.
  • In official statements, Lynne’s medical team advised against further performances while he focuses on health and rehabilitation.
  • The cancellation abruptly ends the Over and Out farewell tour, closing a chapter on ELO’s 55-year legacy without a final curtain-call in London